What were the first ambulants in Peru during the colonial period? a) Spaniards and impoverished criollos. b) Indians and mulattos. c) Regatones a...

The answer is b) Indians and mulattos.

During the colonial period in Peru, the first ambulants were Indians and mulattos. They would sell their wares in the streets and markets, and they were often the only source of goods for people in rural areas.

Regatones and mercaderes de cajón were also ambulants, but they were of a different social class. Regatones were Spanish merchants who would travel from town to town selling their goods. Mercaderes de cajón were also Spanish merchants, but they would sell their goods from a box or cart.

Incas and impoverished criollos did not become ambulants until the late colonial period. This was because they were not allowed to trade in the streets or markets until then.

Here are some additional information about ambulants in Peru during the colonial period:

• Ambulant vendors were often subject to harassment and discrimination by the Spanish authorities.
• Ambulant vendors played an important role in the economy of Peru, providing goods and services to people who could not afford to shop in the markets.
• Ambulant vendors were often the only source of goods for people in rural areas.
• Ambulant vendors were a diverse group, including Indians, mulattos, Spaniards, and criollos.

The tradition of ambulant vendors continues in Peru today. Ambulant vendors can be found in all parts of the country, selling a variety of goods and services.